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Qorvo, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 27 January 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 8.4% year-over-year: Revenue was $993.0 million, up $76.7 million or 8.4% from a year earlier and down $65.5 million or 6.2% from the September quarter. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS $2.17 versus $1.61: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.17, up from $1.61 a year earlier and down from $2.22 in the September quarter. Source
  • ACG revenue fell 11.1% sequentially: ACG revenue was $690.8 million, down 11.1% from the September quarter and up 8.8% year-over-year, with a 29.3% operating margin. Source
  • Each segment grew year-over-year: Management said each operating segment grew revenue year-over-year, with the company naming automotive components, consumer and enterprise Wi-Fi, D&A, base station and power management. Source
  • Non-GAAP gross margin 49.1%: Non-GAAP gross margin was 49.1%, down 0.6 points sequentially and up 2.6 points year-over-year; the CFO said it increased about 260 basis points versus last fiscal year. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income 24.9% of revenue: Non-GAAP operating income was $247.6 million, or 24.9% of revenue, against $252.6 million in the September quarter; GAAP operating income was $192.1 million. Source
  • Free cash flow $236.9 million: Operating cash flow was $265.4 million and capital expenditures were $28.5 million, giving free cash flow of $236.9 million, up from $42.2 million in the September quarter. Source
  • March revenue guided near $800 million: Revenue is guided to about $800 million, plus or minus $25 million, compared with $993.0 million reported for the December quarter. Source
  • Gross margin guided 48% to 49%: Non-GAAP gross margin is guided between 48% and 49%, with management expecting a similar year-over-year improvement at the guidance midpoint. Source

“Qorvo's December quarterly revenue primarily reflects strength at our largest customer.”

Bob Bruggeworth, president and chief executive officer of Qorvo

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceMarch 2026 quarterapproximately $800 million, plus or minus $25 millionNew
Non-GAAP gross margin SourceMarch 2026 quarterbetween 48% and 49%New
Non-GAAP diluted EPS SourceMarch 2026 quarter$1.20, plus or minus 15 centsNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Guidance issued for the March 2026 quarter covering revenue, non-GAAP gross margin and non-GAAP EPS. Source

Quarter results and growth

  • Revenue rose 8.4% year-over-year: Revenue was $993.0 million, up $76.7 million or 8.4% from a year earlier and down $65.5 million or 6.2% from the September quarter. Source
  • GAAP diluted EPS was $1.75: GAAP net income was $164.1 million and diluted EPS was $1.75, against $0.43 a year earlier and $1.28 in the September quarter. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS $2.17 versus $1.61: Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.17, up from $1.61 a year earlier and down from $2.22 in the September quarter. Source

Segments and end markets

  • ACG revenue fell 11.1% sequentially: ACG revenue was $690.8 million, down 11.1% from the September quarter and up 8.8% year-over-year, with a 29.3% operating margin. Source
  • HPA revenue and operating income rose: HPA revenue was $190.9 million, up 9.3% sequentially and 11.2% year-over-year; HPA operating income was $55.7 million, a 29.2% margin. Source
  • CSG operating margin improved to (5.6)%: CSG revenue was $111.3 million, up 4.1% sequentially; CSG operating margin was (5.6)%, compared with (20.2)% in the September quarter. Source
  • Each segment grew year-over-year: Management said each operating segment grew revenue year-over-year, with the company naming automotive components, consumer and enterprise Wi-Fi, D&A, base station and power management. Source

“Qorvo’s fiscal third quarter revenue, non-GAAP gross margin, and non-GAAP EPS all compared favorably to guidance.”

Grant Brown, chief financial officer of Qorvo

Margins and costs

  • Non-GAAP gross margin 49.1%: Non-GAAP gross margin was 49.1%, down 0.6 points sequentially and up 2.6 points year-over-year; the CFO said it increased about 260 basis points versus last fiscal year. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses fell: Non-GAAP operating expenses were $239.9 million, versus $273.5 million in the September quarter; GAAP operating expenses were $272.1 million. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income 24.9% of revenue: Non-GAAP operating income was $247.6 million, or 24.9% of revenue, against $252.6 million in the September quarter; GAAP operating income was $192.1 million. Source
  • Restructuring adjustment and merger costs: Restructuring-related items were a $10.4 million adjustment this quarter, against a $30.8 million charge in September; merger-related costs were $14.7 million. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Free cash flow $236.9 million: Operating cash flow was $265.4 million and capital expenditures were $28.5 million, giving free cash flow of $236.9 million, up from $42.2 million in the September quarter. Source
  • Cash rose to $1.32 billion: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,318.5 million at December 27, 2025, up from $1,021.2 million at March 29, 2025; long-term debt was $1,549.2 million. Source
  • Share repurchases $17.5 million: Repurchases of common stock were $17.5 million in the quarter, against $100.0 million a year earlier, and $132.5 million for the nine months. Source
  • Inventories fell to $530.2 million: Inventories were $530.2 million at December 27, 2025, down from $605.3 million in September and $641.0 million at March 29, 2025. Source

March 2026 quarter guidance

  • March revenue guided near $800 million: Revenue is guided to about $800 million, plus or minus $25 million, compared with $993.0 million reported for the December quarter. Source
  • Gross margin guided 48% to 49%: Non-GAAP gross margin is guided between 48% and 49%, with management expecting a similar year-over-year improvement at the guidance midpoint. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS guided at $1.20: Non-GAAP diluted EPS is guided to $1.20, plus or minus 15 cents, against $2.17 reported for the December quarter. Source

Pending Mergers with Skyworks

  • Mergers with Skyworks referenced: The safe-harbor paragraph refers to the possibility that the Mergers do not close when expected or at all. Source
  • Synergies and integration referenced: The forward-looking statements also refer to synergies that may take longer to realize than anticipated, and to integrating the businesses of the Company and Skyworks. Source
  • Management time on the Mergers: The forward-looking statements also refer to the Mergers diverting management attention from ongoing business operations. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin Source49.1% non-GAAP; 46.7% GAAP

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Seasonal decline at the largest customer is part of the March-quarter view management described. Source
  • Demand: Ongoing strategic resizing of the Android business is part of the March-quarter view. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: CFO said the company continues to execute on cost and productivity initiatives aimed at structurally enhancing gross and operating margins. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.